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practice keystone species

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A species that plays a critical role in the health, maintenance, growth, or definition of an ecosystem.

a)

keystone

b)

invasive

c)

engineer

d)

predator

2.

Two or more species that engage in mutually beneficial interactions.

a)

mutualists

b)

engineers

c)

invasives

d)

predators

3.

A species that does not belong in a balanced ecosystem, comes in, and changes it (usually for the worse).

a)

flagnship

b)

umbrella

c)

invasive

d)

predator

4.

A species that helps to manage prey populations, which in turn controls the ecosystem's producers (vegetation).

a)

predator

b)

keystone

c)

engineer

d)

mutualist

5.

A species whose behavior contributes to the physical geography of their habitat, making or modifying habitat.

a)

engineer

b)

predator

c)

keystone

d)

umbrella

6.

What is species diversity?

a)

the different animals in an area

b)

the different habitats in an area

c)

the different plants in an area

d)

the different living things (plants and animals) in an area

7.

What is an invasive species?

a)

an organism that IS native to an area and causes harm to the environment/humans

b)

an organism that is NOT native to an area and causes harm to the environment/humans

c)

an organism that is NOT native to an area and helps the environment/humans

d)

an organism that IS native to an area and helps the environment/humans

8.
A species that is not native to an area is called: 
a)
Native Species
b)
Natural Species
c)
Invasive Species
d)
Symbiotic Species
9.

Why do the populations of invasive species grow so quickly?

a)

Invasive Species are native to an area.

b)

Invasive species are prey to many animals.

c)

Invasive species have no natural predators.

d)

Invasive species keep the ecosystems in equilibrium.

10.

Which of these words does NOT describe an invasive species?

a)

alien

b)

intruder

c)

non-native

d)

natural

11.
A species indigenous to a given region or ecosystem naturally.
a)
Native Species
b)
Accidental Species
c)
Introduced Species
12.
This invasive species came over in boats from Europe in the 1980's.  They harm native fish, clog pipes and ruin beaches.  
a)
Sea Lamprey
b)
Zebra Mussel
c)
Asian Carp
d)
Feral Swine
13.
A keystone species has...
a)
big impact on ecosystem, big population
b)
small impact on ecosystem, small population
c)
big impact on ecosystem, small population
d)
None of these
14.

What is a keystone species?

a)

A species that helps to hold an ecosystem together

b)

A species that lives in or around rocks

c)

Keys and stones have nothing to do with ecology

d)

A keystone isn't a living thing, it's just a stone

15.
The term biodiversity means:
a)
a wide variety of plants and animals in an ecosystem
b)
only a few types of plants and animals in an ecosystem
c)
an ecosystem composed mostly of plants
d)
an ecosystem composed mostly of animals
16.
A sea otter and a sea star are examples of...
a)
invasive species
b)
keystone species
c)
native species 
d)
symbiotic species
17.
A species that maintain biodiversity by keeping prey populations controlled are called...
a)
Introduced Species
b)
Apex Predators
c)
Invasive Species
d)
Keystone Species
18.
Based on the graph shown, what is the effect of removing a keystone species from an ecosystem?
a)
biodiversity goes up
b)
biodiversity goes down
c)
biodiversity stays about the same
d)
not enough information to tell
19.
Most invasive species move out of their native ecosystem by:
a)
the exotic pet trade
b)
being transported by humans
c)
being planted in ornamental landscapes
d)
all of these are possible
20.
How do invasive plants damage the environment?
a)
by competing with native species
b)
by changing plant communities
c)
by decreasing diversity
d)
all of these damage an ecosystem
21.
Invasive species have a negative impact on...
a)
the ecosystem
b)
the economy
c)
Both the ecosystem and the economy
d)
None of these
22.

What do the arrows represent in a food chain?

a)

Separation of trophic levels

b)

Flow of energy

c)

Transfer of matter

d)

Feeding niches

23.

A _____________makes it's own energy and starts a food chain.

a)

sun

b)

producer

c)

primary consumer

d)

decomposer

24.

The 10% rule states that only 10% of the available energy makes it from one trophic level to the next. If the producers have 100,000 kcals available how many kcals would be available to the primary consumers?

a)

10

b)

100

c)

1,000

d)

10,000

25.

TRUE or FALSE? Invasive species grow quickly due to the lack of predators. This leads to a decline or extinction of the native population.

a)

True

b)

False

26.
What is an invasive species?
a)
A native (naturally found) species which are added to an area. 
b)
A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area. 
c)
A keystone species in an environment
d)
none of the above
27.

A species that is not native to an area and cause harm (damage) to the ecosystem

a)

Native Species.

b)

Natural Species.

c)

Invasive Species.

d)

Symbiotic Species.

28.

A species indigenous to a certain region or ecosystem naturally is a ---

a)

Native Species.

b)

Accidental Species.

c)

Introduced Species.

d)

Invasive Species.

29.

A species form that supports the balance in the entire ecosystem.

a)

Keystone Species

b)

Herbivores

c)

Umbrella Species

d)

Predators

30.

An animal that naturally preys on others.

a)

Keystone Species

b)

Predators

c)

Umbrella Species

d)

Herbivores

31.

Biodiversity, refers to

a)

the same species in a general location

b)

the number of different species in a given area

c)

the number of animal species in a given area

d)

the number of plant species in a given area

32.

Which of these words does NOT describe an invasive species?

a)

Alien

b)

Intruder

c)

Non-native

d)

Natural

33.

Invasive plants compete with native plants for --- [choose 3]

a)

sunlight

b)

water

c)

oxygen

d)

space

34.

The primary cause of the introduction of invasive species is ---

a)

too much food

b)

humans bringing them over

c)

weather events

d)

asteroids

35.

What happens to an ecosystem when a native species disappears?

a)

Biodiversity increases

b)

Invasive species leave

c)

The food web becomes more stable

d)

Opportunities open up for invasive species

36.

A conservation scientist’s work may include protecting:

a)

Predators from prey

b)

Native species from extinction

c)

Invasive species from humans

d)

Pets from predators

37.
What is an invasive species?
a)
A native (naturally found) species which are added to an area. 
b)
A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area. 
c)
A keystone species in an environment
d)
none of the above
38.

A species indigenous to a certain region or ecosystem naturally is a ---

a)

Native Species.

b)

Accidental Species.

c)

Introduced Species.

d)

Invasive Species.

39.

A species form that supports the balance in the entire ecosystem.

a)

Keystone Species

b)

Herbivores

c)

Umbrella Species

d)

Predators

40.

Plant Eaters

a)

Herbivores

b)

Carnivores

c)

Omnivores

41.

Which of these words does NOT describe an invasive species?

a)

Alien

b)

Intruder

c)

Non-native

d)

Natural

42.

TRUE or FALSE? Invasive species can be introduced to an ecosystem accidentally/

a)

True

b)

False

43.

TRUE or FALSE? Invasive species can be introduced to an ecosystem intentionally (on purpose).

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Invasive plants compete with native plants for --- [choose 3]

a)

sunlight

b)

water

c)

oxygen

d)

space

45.

The primary cause of the introduction of invasive species is ---

a)

too much food

b)

humans bringing them over

c)

weather events

d)

asteroids

46.

When removed from its natural habitat, an invasive species:

a)

Struggles to find food

b)

Cannot adapt to the climate

c)

Thrives and causes harm

d)

Enhances its new environment

47.

What happens to an ecosystem when a native species disappears?

a)

Biodiversity increases

b)

Invasive species leave

c)

The food web becomes more stable

d)

Opportunities open up for invasive species

48.

A conservation scientist’s work may include protecting:

a)

Predators from prey

b)

Native species from extinction

c)

Invasive species from humans

d)

Pets from predators

49.

How can you support conservation efforts?

a)

Collect environmental data

b)

Plant native species in gardens

c)

Join a group that removes invasive plants

d)

All of the above

50.

What is a Keysone species?

a)

A species that helps with keeping an ecosystem together

b)

A species that is about to die off

c)

A species that is not needed in an environment

51.

Can a Grizzly Bear be considered a keystone species?

a)

Yes

b)

No

52.

A keystone species has

a)

big impact on ecosystem, big population

b)

small impact on ecosystem, small population

c)

big impact on ecosystem, small population

53.

A species that maintain biodiversity by keeping prey populations controlled are called

a)

Introduced Species

b)

Keystone Species

c)

Invasive Species

54.

What type of animal is a keystone species, often?

a)

A pray

b)

A predator

55.

Which is not an example of a keystone species

a)

Sharks

b)

Grizzly Bears

c)

Sea Otters

d)

Lizards